PHOTOGRAPH INFO
This photo was taken a couple of weeks ago at what is now known as the Pohatcong Mercantile. It was a very old, abandoned general store but it's being restored by a group of local folks who intend to open it again, complete with soda fountain, ice cream and sundry items. The goal is to make it into a community gathering place.
As the store is renovated, I'll be posting shots of its progress, both interior and exterior, and telling more of the Pohatcong Mercantile's story. It's a classic American tale. :)
Post-processing: Shot with the Canon EOS 5D
Thank you for visiting Durham Township!
--Kathleen
Wow, I really love this! The textures, color, and light are all brilliant. But, what really makes the shot for me is the shadow of the fence on the glass of the window, and how it affects the transparency of the glass. Super shot!
Posted by Justin on June 23, 2007 11:31 AMlovely lighting.
Posted by Keith De-Lin on June 23, 2007 1:00 PMtrading places
the bar now outside
and we are in the dark
the walls crumble
ancient glass breaks the sun's glaze
no sign of relief here
only the light in this window is new
click
now by the light, all is saved
and she escapes with the file
OK, Kathleen, how many jokes are in the Pohatcong Mercantile Basement Window Poem? And thanks for the "beautiful" view.
Posted by david tinnon on June 23, 2007 2:33 PMBeautiful light. I love the shadows on the dirty window pane, along with the light coming through the window falling on the sill. Quite a calming photo.
Posted by jason on June 23, 2007 2:59 PMIt's often difficult to capture both outside and inside when there's light streaming in through the window. You did a great job, and it adds a lot to the image. Looking forward to the rest of this series!
Posted by Teresa on June 23, 2007 4:42 PMThere is something haunting about this image. The light is warm and wonderful.
I think this place will be a real treasure once again.
This post reminded me of the General Store that my Aunt used to go to. I think the name was "Delrumples" or something like that. It was that typical old fashioned General Store that sold everything from sacks of flour to sacks of grass seed.
Posted by Laurie on June 24, 2007 7:58 AMMay peace be upon your souls, hearts, minds & bodies.. Amen.
Dunno if you'll remember me, but I've always been coming here in the past few months hoping you'd come back to posting pictures..
Here you are.. With a deep & true insight than sight :)
Love,
Posted by sara on June 24, 2007 1:18 PMBeautiful lighting!
Posted by Wolfgang Burzler on June 24, 2007 3:01 PMLove the lighting, full of character.
Posted by Craig Wilson on June 24, 2007 5:48 PMSo lovely. Have been wondering what was happening with this building. It will be a nice addition to the area.
Posted by Noreen on June 25, 2007 12:13 PMNice shot! I love windows. Fantastic lighting on this.
Posted by Alice on June 25, 2007 3:50 PMFantastic lighting, lovely shot!
Posted by Claude on June 25, 2007 4:52 PMI like the way you have captured the light in this image.
Posted by LwS on June 27, 2007 8:26 PM"I can see that I am not free". There could be no better way to depict a tortured soul.
Posted by Willow on June 27, 2007 11:45 PMwouaw, superbe !
Posted by Marietom on July 2, 2007 4:24 PMAndrew Wyeth painting - amazing stuff here :)
Posted by ~m2~ on July 31, 2007 12:35 PM